"Lotus Expeditions offers the best of independent travel and travel with a guided tour company. Their leaders are well tested, knowledgeable, and very personable so that their trips feel like the freedom of traveling on your own. Yet their organization and care will enable you to relax and enjoy the attention of a well-run adventure travel company."
- John Shanahan, Colorado
"A mind stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions." - Oliver Wendell Holmes
Serengeti Safari Deluxe Services
What is Included:
- 1N deluxe hotel accommodation in Arusha
- 4N private luxury camps
- All park permits and fees
- Professional, English speaking local Maasai guide
- Visit to Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti Plains
- 04 days of game-viewing
- Optional day hiking
- Opportunities for cultural exchange with Maasai
- Transport by comfortable, safe, 4WD Land Cruisers that have been specially modified with three game-viewing hatches for optimal viewing
- All drivers have first aid training and experience as mechanics
- Radio communication and group first aid kit
- All meals are included and are prepared by experienced, professional cooks with extensive care given to hygiene
- WHO-approved Katadyn Water Filters
- Celebration dinner in Arusha at journey's end followed by use of "Dayrooms" at your hotel before your evening departure home
What is Not Included:
- Domestic or international airfare to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha, Tanzania
- Tanzania visa in advance (@$50)
- Required travel insurance
- Airport or departure taxes and any excess baggage fees
- Rescue or medical expenses
- Personal clothing, equipment, first aid and drug kits
- Single room supplement fees for hotels and single tents
- Hotels, meals, transport or other fees if leaving trip before scheduled departure
- Local staff gratuities (suggested $150)
- Personal items such as laundry, telephone, email, alcohol, bottled drinks, etc.
- Personal cash for emergencies, gifts, etc. (suggested $500)